Janet Truncale
EY
New York, NY USA
"Be comfortable being uncomfortable. Don’t be afraid of failure… lean in. "
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Janet's work combines: Travel, Non-Profit Organizations, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Jonathan Dayton Regional High School, Springfield, NJ
Bachelor's Degree
Engineering, General
University of Pennsylvania
Graduate Degree
Business/Commerce, General
Columbia University
Certification
CPA
AICPA
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Accountants and Auditors:
Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, General
Graduate Degree: Business/Commerce, General
Certification: CPA
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Made partner in 2003 after being with EY for only 11 years – and I had three kids under 5 at the time!
2.
Working with our former Americas Chairman Steve Howe on the NASDAQ account brought me the most growth in my career, giving me tremendous experience and broadening my network.
3.
Early on, my counselor recognized my nervousness when presenting, so he had me join him on a big, 3-state “training tour” that had me facilitating. This helped me overcome my fear of public speaking,
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I lacked confidence. I believe this was because I tended to be quiet / more introverted in my early years.
How I responded:
I challenged myself to step into new and different situations like facilitating training classes, speaking opportunities, etc.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents divorced when I was 16. My mother worked two jobs to support the family and put me through college. It’s always been important to me to work hard, be financially independent and successful, and to be a good role model to my children.